Advantage of parenteral nutrition for diarrheic calves

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Tatsuya FUKUDA¹  Marina OTSUKA²  Kenji TSUKANO³ 

[1] Minami-Hokkaido Agricultural Mutual Relief Association, 74-2 Higashimae, Hokuto, Hokkaido 041-1214, Japan;Nihon Dobutsu Tokusyu Shindan Ltd., Eniwa RBP #E304, 3-1-1 Megumino, Eniwa, Hokkaido 061-1374, Japan;School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, 582 Midorimati, Bunnkyoudai, Ebetsu, Hokkaido 069-8501, Japan

关键词: amino acid;    calf;    cryptosporidiosis;    diarrhea;    supportive therapy;   

DOI  :  10.1292/jvms.18-0110

学科分类：兽医学

来源: Japanese Society of Veterinary Science

【 摘 要 】

This study assessed the advantages of dextrose and amino acid mixture solution as parenteral nutrition (PN) therapy for diarrheic calves. Thirty diarrheic calves were randomly assigned to receive PN (PN group, n=15) or only dextrose solution (Dex group, n=15). The treatment period for the PN group (4.0 days; min-max, 2–10 days) was significantly shorter than that for the Dex group (6.0 days; min-max, 3–21 days) (P<0.01). The PN therapy tended to improve plasma diamine oxidase activity compared with traditional therapy. One potential association between PN therapy and shortened treatment period may be the repair of damaged intestinal villi. Although our proposal has limitations, PN therapy suggested the potential for new treatment of diarrheic calves.

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